New initiative to raise religious awareness among school students in Dubai
Aim of Ajyal programme is to enhance understanding of social phenomena
Dubai: The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, in collaboration with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) in Dubai, has launched the Ajyal programme to enhance religious awareness among school students in Dubai regarding significant social phenomena.
It is part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33 initiatives and in pursuit of nurturing a generation committed to Islamic principles, Arabic language and national identity, as also the Gharas Al-Khayr initiative, which seeks to build bridges of mutual understanding among all parties involved in the educational environment.
The Ajyal programme seeks to promote awareness and develop communication skills among students, parents and educational and administrative bodies in schools through lectures, dialogues and educational workshops, featuring a select group of experienced and qualified speakers and educational specialists.
Ahmed Darwish Al-Mehairi, Director General of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai, said: “At the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department, we believe that education is the foundation for building advanced societies. Therefore, the launch of the Ajyal programme represents a crucial step toward achieving our vision of fostering a collaborative language to meet our goals by creating an environment for students, parents and educational bodies using the department’s available resources. This initiative reflects institutional collaboration among entities in Dubai.”
He said, “We recognise that success in education requires cooperation and integration between the family, school and community. Through this programme, we aim to provide sustainable and impactful support that enhances students’ ability to face challenges and positively enriches their educational experience.”
Unified efforts
Aisha Abdullah Miran, Director General of the KHDA in Dubai, said: “We appreciate the launch of the Ajyal programme, which is a result of the ongoing efforts by our colleagues at the Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department to raise awareness among the emerging generations about important social phenomena and to build positive interaction platforms. We are pleased to continue working together, uniting our efforts and expertise to achieve the common goals of this important initiative, which will contribute to preparing and empowering our students with the skills needed to face challenges and enhance their awareness of positive values within a supportive educational environment that aligns with national identity and Islamic teachings, in line with the Dubai Social Agenda 33.”
The Ajyal programme is scheduled to run throughout the academic year, aiming to promote positive behavior within the educational community, raise student awareness of important social phenomena, and enhance intergenerational communication while reducing negative phenomena in the community.